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Here in Maine, we all know to expect more traffic due to the increase in tourism. It’s a cycle that repeats annually, but this year has been deadlier than years past. There were eight fatalities in four crashes in the first week of June alone. These are in addition to over 45 fatal accidents that...

Every year, millions of drivers are involved in car crashes and tens of thousands are killed as a result. In 2016, there were 161,374 preventable deaths and 44.5 million injuries from accidents that cost an estimated $967.9 billion in damages. In Maine, on average there are over 30,000 motor vehicle accidents and nearly 150 fatalities...

Mobile technologies are more prevalent than ever. Whether it’s a smartphone or an infotainment system, that small screen vies with the road for a driver’s attention. Touchscreens have drivers taking their eyes off the road to perform tasks, and these few seconds can be all it takes to cause an accident. Other drivers have taken...

From 2011 to 2016, there were 30,482 traffic accidents on Maine’s roads. That averages out to a crash happening once every 17 minutes, though actually the majority of crashes happen during the bustling rush hour. However, drivers must always be alert, as over a fifth of all crashes happen between 9 PM and 2 AM....

The last three years have shown an upswing in auto accidents throughout Maine. Because of this, the Department of Transportation has started a Strategic Highway Safety Plan. This plan examines traffic accident data and fatality statistics to determine where additional traffic safety measures can be put in place to reduce the risk of an accident....

Clearing snow off your car can be so irritating. The morning after a snowstorm, it takes a lot of time and effort just to get your car clear enough to open the driver side door. Many drivers think scraping snow and ice from your windshield and the windows should be enough. If you don’t get...

Winter is no stranger to the 207. Raise your hand if you passed your driver’s test in a Nor’easter. Or remember navigating city streets or back roads when 16 inches of snow arrived after baseball season had started. Mainers have confidence behind the wheel in all conditions. But who doesn’t need a reminder to take...

It’s a record no state wants. But it is a fact. This year in Maine, 18 pedestrians have been struck and killed by vehicles, the highest number since 1994, when 22 died. The stats for 2017 still might increase, as two more accidents are under investigation. Last year, 17 pedestrians were hit and killed by...

Traffic Fatalities in Maine Continue To Rise New statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have shown that 2016 had the highest traffic accident fatality rates since 2007. And it is not just auto accidents. Motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents are all on the rise as well. Many are quick to point the...

Your daughter discovered Star Wars and is going out as Princess Leia. Your son wants to go as Chewbacca. Last year they were Wonder Woman and Captain America. Not long before that, Winnie the Pooh and a Power Ranger. And let’s not start thinking ahead to next year. For now, concentrate on October 31, 2017....

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